Select copra surge on rising demand

Copra office Alappuzha and copra office Kozhikode surged at the spices market here today on rising demand from stockists and retailers amid good export offtake. Meanwhile, rest all other spices held stable in the absence of any worthwhile buying activity.

Copra office Alappuzha and copra office Kozhikode gained further by Rs 100 per quintal each to Rs 12,600 and Rs 12,400 from Tuesday's closing level of Rs 12,500 and Rs 12,300. Following are today's closing rates (in Rs) with previous rates in brackets: